COMM 341: Advanced Media Writing

In-Class Exercises

The in-class exercises focused on strengthening core journalism and media writing skills through timed writing assignments. Activities included copyediting, deadline writing, broadcast scriptwriting, voiceover writing, and social media content creation, helping students adapt their writing for different media platforms and audiences.

In-Class 1 - Copyedit

In this exercise, I copyedited a fictional news article under deadline by correcting AP Style, grammar, structure, factual accuracy, and reporter bias while improving its clarity and overall newsworthiness.

In-Class 2 - Quick Write

In this exercise, I researched and wrote a deadline-driven news story about the United Nations General Assembly using multiple credible sources. The assignment emphasized quick reporting, AP Style, and writing accurate news under time constraints.

In-Class 3 - Audio Copy

In this exercise, I wrote two 60-second audio news scripts under deadline for a digital audience. The assignment emphasized conversational writing, source attribution, and adapting news stories into engaging audio content.

In-Class 4 - Voiceovers

In this exercise, I condensed three news stories into 30-second voiceover scripts for social media video content. The assignment emphasized concise writing, source attribution, and scripting for video and voiceover narration under deadline.

Reporting Assignments

The Reporting Assignments emphasized professional news writing under deadline. Each story required conducting interviews, verifying information through multiple credible sources, and writing accurate, audience-focused news content in Associated Press (AP) Style.

RA #2 - Final Draft

This feature story explores how Tri Alpha and Longwood First Gen are building a supportive community for first-generation college students at Longwood University. Through interviews with student leaders and university administrators, the article examines the organizations' missions, the challenges of establishing new student groups, and their efforts to provide mentorship, resources, and a sense of belonging for first-generation students. The story demonstrates skills in feature writing, interviewing, source verification, and AP Style reporting.

RA #2 - Final Draft

Editorial/Review

The Editorial/Review assignment required students to write either an editorial or a review based on a local issue, event, or experience. The assignment emphasized developing a well-supported opinion using credible sources, thoughtful analysis, and persuasive writing techniques.

Editorial/Review

True Crime: A Genre that Thrives on Trauma

This editorial examines the ethical concerns surrounding the growing popularity of true crime media. Drawing on examples from documentaries, television series, podcasts, and social media, I argue that the genre often exploits victims and their families, glamorizes offenders, and desensitizes audiences to real-life violence. The piece advocates for more responsible storytelling and encourages audiences to critically evaluate the media they consume while supporting creators who prioritize accuracy, empathy, and ethical reporting.

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